Contemptible Quotes
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The trite objects of human efforts-possessions, superficial success, luxury-have always seemed contemptible to me.
Albert Einstein -
Fear is not cowardice. Acting in a wrong and contemptible manner because of our fear is cowardice.
R. M. Ballantyne
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To my eye Rubens' colouring is most contemptible. His shadows are a filthy brown somewhat the colour of excrement.
William Blake -
We gave him a hearty welcome, for there was nearly half as much of the entertaining as of the contemptible about the man.
Edgar Allan Poe -
Nothing is so contemptible as the sentiments of the mob.
Seneca the Younger -
For among other evils caused by being disarmed, it renders you contemptible; which is one of those disgraceful things which a prince must guard against.
Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli